Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in early to growth stage companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer services. The firm specializes in supporting startups and emerging growth companies, typically investing between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. Sequoia Capital operates globally, with a presence in regions such as Israel, China, and Southeast Asia, and has built a diverse portfolio that includes notable companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, and JD.com. The firm emphasizes a partnership approach with entrepreneurs, leveraging decades of experience to guide them from initial concept through to public offering and beyond.

Audrey Adeline

Analyst

Rohit Agarwal

Vice President / Principal

Rajan Anandan

Managing Director

Michelle Bailhe

Partner

Sumaiya Balbale

COO and Operating Partner

Anas Biad

Partner

Isaiah Boone

Partner

Roelof Botha

Partner

Romie Boyd

Partner

Rosemarie Boyd

Partner

Konstantine Buhler

Partner

David Cahn

Partner

Xi Cao

Partner, China

Vipin Chamakkala

Director, Customer Partnerships

Jiazhen Chen

Investor

Luzhou Chen

Investor

Josephine Chen

Partner

Sakshi Chopra

Managing Director

W. M. Coughran

Founder's Coach and Partner

Charlie Curnin

Partner

Long Do

Analyst

Joe Dobrenski

Partner of Human Capital

Helen Fan

Vice President

Shirley Feng

Managing Director

James Flynn

Partner

Caroline Fu

Vice President

Xiang Gao

Associate

Stacey Gerber

VP, Operations and Experiences

Mike Goguen

Partner

Christopher Graff

Partner, Global Equities

Wayne Guo

Managing Director

Kirstie Irmana

Analyst

Amit Jain

Managing Director

Pushpak Kedia

Associate

Pieter Kemps

Principal

Kais Khimji

Partner

Sunint Khurana

Analyst

Marie Klemchuk

Global CFO

Jess Lee

Partner

Jess Lee

Partner

Teng Lei

Associate

Douglas Leone

Global Managing Partner

Mei Li

Associate

Angie Shuyan Liu

Analyst

Luciana Lixandru

Partner

Xiaobo Lu

Partner, China

Alyssa Maharani

Analyst

Cornelius Menke

Partner

Dean Meyer

Partner

Ishaan Mittal

Managing Director

Abhishek Mohan

Principal

Che Pinjue

Partner, China

GV Ravishankar

Managing Director - India

Antara Raychaudhury

Analyst

Andrew Reed

General Partner

Lauren Reeder

Partner

George Robson

Partner

Haim Sadger

Partner, Israel

Bryan Schreier

Partner

Yoav Shaked

Partner, Israel

Prateek Sharma

VP

Neil Shen

Managing Partner

Shailendra Singh

Managing Director

Thomas Stephenson

Partner

Sam Sun

Partner

Glen Sun

Vice President, China

Johan Surani

Vice President

Jessica H. Tan

Analyst

Vedant Trivedi

Analyst

Aradhita Tuli

Analyst

Mike Vernal

Partner

Pavel Vyhnalek

Operating Partner

Jeff Wang

Managing Partner

Fred Wang

Managing Director

Cen Wang

Partner

Rock Wang

Managing Director

Kai Wang

Managing Director

Michael Xiong

Investor

Lynn Yang

Managing Director, China

Yu Yao

Managing Director

Stephanie Zhan

Partner

Skee Zhang

Managing Director

Qingsheng Zheng

Partner, China

Guo Zhenwei

Managing Director

Jiajia Zou

Managing Director

Past deals in Intellectual Property

LegalForce

Series D in 2022
LegalForce, Inc. develops, operates, and maintains software related to legal services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Ironclad

Series E in 2022
Ironclad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in contract management software designed for legal teams. Its platform streamlines contract workflows by automating processes such as creation, approvals, and compliance, allowing legal departments to focus on providing strategic advice. Ironclad's software includes features like automated templates for various types of contracts, e-signatures, and the ability to store finalized documents while integrating data entry into other systems. By transforming contract processes for legal, sales, and operations teams, Ironclad enhances the management of contracts as valuable intelligence assets. The platform is utilized by in-house legal teams at notable companies, enabling them to unlock and analyze contract data effectively.

Powerlaw AI

Series A in 2021
Beijing PowerLaw AI Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing natural language processing technology specifically for the legal sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company offers a range of solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of legal processes. These solutions include information extraction, smart secretary services, legal intelligence quizzes, event extraction, and legal semantic understanding. Additionally, PowerLaw AI provides tools for intelligent retrieval, knowledge management, clerical generation, contract review, decision support, and legal advice. By using its advanced AI platform, the company helps legal professionals streamline their workflows and improve the handling of contracts and other legal documents.

PatSnap

Series E in 2021
PatSnap Pte. Ltd. operates an AI-powered Software-as-a-Service platform focused on intellectual property (IP) analytics and management. This platform is designed to assist users, even those without IP expertise, in navigating their competitive landscape by providing insights into upcoming innovations and new product opportunities. It enables users to conduct patent searches, analyze market trends, monitor competition, and manage their IP portfolios effectively. The platform features a variety of graphical analysis tools, including heat maps and citation maps, to help users visualize and interpret data. PatSnap serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, research institutions, and government agencies across various sectors such as technology, life sciences, and manufacturing. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, PatSnap has additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai, allowing it to cater to a global audience.

Graphcore

Series E in 2020
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Ironclad

Series D in 2020
Ironclad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in contract management software designed for legal teams. Its platform streamlines contract workflows by automating processes such as creation, approvals, and compliance, allowing legal departments to focus on providing strategic advice. Ironclad's software includes features like automated templates for various types of contracts, e-signatures, and the ability to store finalized documents while integrating data entry into other systems. By transforming contract processes for legal, sales, and operations teams, Ironclad enhances the management of contracts as valuable intelligence assets. The platform is utilized by in-house legal teams at notable companies, enabling them to unlock and analyze contract data effectively.

LP Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2020
LP Pharmaceuticals (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., located in Xiamen Biomedical Industry Base which formulates and manufactures pharmaceuticals with enhanced delivery properties. The company was founded in 2012 by a group of scientists and business professionals with extensive experience in the US and Chinese pharmaceutical industry. Proprietary delivery platforms include mucosal and oral controlled release. Therapeutic areas currently concern central nervous system, digestive system, cardiovascular, cancer and AIDS.

Powerlaw AI

Series A in 2019
Beijing PowerLaw AI Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing natural language processing technology specifically for the legal sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company offers a range of solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of legal processes. These solutions include information extraction, smart secretary services, legal intelligence quizzes, event extraction, and legal semantic understanding. Additionally, PowerLaw AI provides tools for intelligent retrieval, knowledge management, clerical generation, contract review, decision support, and legal advice. By using its advanced AI platform, the company helps legal professionals streamline their workflows and improve the handling of contracts and other legal documents.

Alfilo

Series A in 2019
Alfilo Entertainment & Artists Corp is a consumer products company based in Shanghai, China, with additional offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Singapore. Founded in 2013, Alfilo specializes in providing licensing rights for cultural, entertainment, and fashion properties. The company connects Hollywood movies, TV shows, and celebrities with audiences in Asia through digital platforms, including mobile games and licensed merchandise available in retail stores. Alfilo's expertise lies in developing innovative merchandising programs that inspire collaboration and product experiences across various retail categories. By offering a diverse portfolio of intellectual property, Alfilo aims to facilitate unique design opportunities for brands and retailers on a global scale.

Ironclad

Series C in 2019
Ironclad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in contract management software designed for legal teams. Its platform streamlines contract workflows by automating processes such as creation, approvals, and compliance, allowing legal departments to focus on providing strategic advice. Ironclad's software includes features like automated templates for various types of contracts, e-signatures, and the ability to store finalized documents while integrating data entry into other systems. By transforming contract processes for legal, sales, and operations teams, Ironclad enhances the management of contracts as valuable intelligence assets. The platform is utilized by in-house legal teams at notable companies, enabling them to unlock and analyze contract data effectively.

Ironclad

Series B in 2019
Ironclad, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in contract management software designed for legal teams. Its platform streamlines contract workflows by automating processes such as creation, approvals, and compliance, allowing legal departments to focus on providing strategic advice. Ironclad's software includes features like automated templates for various types of contracts, e-signatures, and the ability to store finalized documents while integrating data entry into other systems. By transforming contract processes for legal, sales, and operations teams, Ironclad enhances the management of contracts as valuable intelligence assets. The platform is utilized by in-house legal teams at notable companies, enabling them to unlock and analyze contract data effectively.

Graphcore

Series D in 2018
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

PatSnap

Series D in 2018
PatSnap Pte. Ltd. operates an AI-powered Software-as-a-Service platform focused on intellectual property (IP) analytics and management. This platform is designed to assist users, even those without IP expertise, in navigating their competitive landscape by providing insights into upcoming innovations and new product opportunities. It enables users to conduct patent searches, analyze market trends, monitor competition, and manage their IP portfolios effectively. The platform features a variety of graphical analysis tools, including heat maps and citation maps, to help users visualize and interpret data. PatSnap serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, research institutions, and government agencies across various sectors such as technology, life sciences, and manufacturing. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, PatSnap has additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai, allowing it to cater to a global audience.

Graphcore

Series C in 2017
Graphcore Limited, a hardware systems company develops intelligent processing units. It offers IPU-Accelerator cards, which can be plugged into a server to accelerate machine-learning applications; and IPU-Appliance products that provide enhanced performance to deliver inference systems supporting various users or provide faster training. Graphcore Limited was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Bristol, United Kingdom with additional locations in Palo Alto, California; London, United Kingdom; Oslo, Norway; and Beijing, China.

Inkling Systems

Series E in 2016
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

PatSnap

Series C in 2016
PatSnap Pte. Ltd. operates an AI-powered Software-as-a-Service platform focused on intellectual property (IP) analytics and management. This platform is designed to assist users, even those without IP expertise, in navigating their competitive landscape by providing insights into upcoming innovations and new product opportunities. It enables users to conduct patent searches, analyze market trends, monitor competition, and manage their IP portfolios effectively. The platform features a variety of graphical analysis tools, including heat maps and citation maps, to help users visualize and interpret data. PatSnap serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, research institutions, and government agencies across various sectors such as technology, life sciences, and manufacturing. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, PatSnap has additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai, allowing it to cater to a global audience.

Inkling Systems

Series D in 2015
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

IPG

Series C in 2013
IPG, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, specializes in surgical cost management services aimed at reducing expenses associated with surgical and implant procedures. The company collaborates with health plans, providers, surgical facilities, device manufacturers, and patients nationwide to enhance quality and reduce costs through effective site of care optimization and device selection. By developing market-based solutions in the implantable Device Benefit Management space, IPG enables healthcare providers, manufacturers, and physicians to lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, ultimately delivering tangible value in the healthcare system.

Inkling Systems

Series C in 2013
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Inkling Systems

Series B in 2011
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

UnitedLex

Secondary Market in 2011
UnitedLex Corporation provides enterprise legal services. The company offers law department consultancy services, intellectual property solutions, digital contracting and commercial solutions, compliance and data protection services, litigation and regulatory services, and financial documentation services. It also provides Questio, a solution that provides early legal intelligence to set case strategy. UnitedLex Corporation was founded in 2006 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia with additional locations in Austin, Texas; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Durham, North Carolina; Miami, Florida; New York, New York; Overland Park, Kansas; Papillion, Nebraska; and Richmond, Virginia.

Inkling Systems

Series A in 2011
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Inkling Systems

Series A in 2010
Inkling Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in cloud publishing platforms designed to create and distribute interactive content. The company offers several products, including Inkling Knowledge, a mobile workforce enablement platform for training materials; Inkling Notices, which allows for communication and engagement analysis with field workers; and Inkling Collaboration, aimed at enhancing in-store operations by connecting frontline employees. Additionally, the Learning Pathways feature guides employees through training processes, allowing managers to track skill development. Founded in 2009 and initially named Standard Nine Inc., Inkling focuses on providing solutions in areas such as sales enablement, retail operations, and franchise management. By leveraging data-driven insights, Inkling helps businesses optimize their content for mobile accessibility and effectiveness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

IPG

Series B in 2010
IPG, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, specializes in surgical cost management services aimed at reducing expenses associated with surgical and implant procedures. The company collaborates with health plans, providers, surgical facilities, device manufacturers, and patients nationwide to enhance quality and reduce costs through effective site of care optimization and device selection. By developing market-based solutions in the implantable Device Benefit Management space, IPG enables healthcare providers, manufacturers, and physicians to lower out-of-pocket costs for patients, ultimately delivering tangible value in the healthcare system.

Pixelworks

Venture Round in 1999
Pixelworks, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing semiconductor and software solutions for high-end display applications. The company offers a range of video display processor products, including image processor integrated circuits (ICs), video co-processor ICs, and transcoder ICs, which enhance video performance and facilitate the conversion of bitrates, resolutions, and codecs. Its solutions are utilized in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, projectors, and digital signage, ensuring high-quality viewing experiences across multiple formats. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Pixelworks holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents related to digital image data display. The company distributes its products through a direct sales force and a network of distributors and representatives globally, catering to markets including mobile, home, enterprise, and cinema.

Pixelworks

Series B in 1998
Pixelworks, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing semiconductor and software solutions for high-end display applications. The company offers a range of video display processor products, including image processor integrated circuits (ICs), video co-processor ICs, and transcoder ICs, which enhance video performance and facilitate the conversion of bitrates, resolutions, and codecs. Its solutions are utilized in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, projectors, and digital signage, ensuring high-quality viewing experiences across multiple formats. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Pixelworks holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio with numerous patents related to digital image data display. The company distributes its products through a direct sales force and a network of distributors and representatives globally, catering to markets including mobile, home, enterprise, and cinema.
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